Since it was released, the new HIPAA/HITECH Omnibus Rule has dominated conversation on the LexBlog Network. The document outlining the rule, which is a whopping 563-pages long, details what covered entities and their business associates must do to be in compliance with HIPAA and HITECH. Joining me today to highlight some of the biggest point and offer a bit of advice is Ted Kobus, Partner with Baker Hostetler and author on the Data Privacy Monitor.
Topics: Business Associates, Data Breach, Data Protection, HHS, HIPAA, HIPAA Omnibus Rule, HITECH
Published In: Health Law Updates, Privacy Updates
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